Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh came in first, with 19 percent of the vote, and Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson came in second, just behind Suh. ESPN hasn’t broken down all of the details of the survey results, but presumably it was predominantly offensive linemen and quarterbacks ranking Suh as the most feared and defensive backs ranking Johnson as the most feared.

Suh has previously come in first in surveys asking players to identify the dirtiest player in the NFL, but Suh would like to think his presence at the top of this survey is about the way he can affect an offense by playing within the rules.

“If it’s feared from the context of they don’t want to play against me and they are worried about how I may affect the game and affect the offense, it’s definitely appreciated,” Suh told ESPN.com. “It’s definitely seen as a plus and a positive. Guys have respect for you, just like guys have respect for Calvin. I’m surprised I edged him out but, hopefully, I don’t have to edge him out and we can just be co-winners. I prefer that.”

Regardless of what you think of Suh, you would love to have him on your team, plays hard all the time … Sure a couple questionable moves but this is football … one on one offensive lineman would be terrified everywhere.

Same goes for Calvin … any DB who has one on one coverage, can see themselves shaking in his visor … and just praying the ball doesn’t come that way

Well 2 fantastic players for the new coach to build around on both sides of the ball. If these guys are the top 2 feared now, then look out when we have a few other supporting players on both sides and some improved coaching. That’s not going to be fun for everybody else. But it’s going to be awesome for the Lions if they can pull it all together. I still think that starts with the QB though. Either get somebody that can improve the QB position, or get a new QB. But we can’t keep doing the same thing over and over again, or that fear will lose it’s potential energy. Now is the time to capitalize on it and take things to the next level.

I gave you thumbs down for misspelling/not knowing a word while using it in the context of intelligence.

cfeeley52 says:Jan 9, 2014 12:12 PM

And Megatron fears Matt Elam, so is Elam really the most feared player in the league?
Just kidding…

osiris33 says:Jan 9, 2014 12:12 PM

Patrick Willis? When did they take this poll, 5 years ago? He’s just running on reputation now. Bowman and Brooks make all the plays in their defense anymore. Watching Willis try to run with Seattle’s backup tight end was embarrassing. He doesn’t make a play anymore unless it comes right at him.

therealraider says:
Jan 9, 2014 11:43 AM
Well this proves that NFL players aren’t to bright, Suh has a marginal impact on determining the outcome of games.. unless you count late hits after the whistle.
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Suh was plenty impactful blocking that kick vs. the Raiders a couple of years ago, yes?

Hopefully with a new coach the team they play on will be feared too!!!!!!!!

It’s a shame to have guys like that along with LB Levy who had as many picks as anyone I think, and Stafford who has as good of an arm as anyone in the league. Then add the rookie Warford who win rookie of the year at OG for not giving up a sack or missing a play.

The list goes on and on yet they can’t put it together to play winning football. Yet they lose 9 game and 6 of them are by four points or less. Very sad!!!!

This actually makes me more disappointed that they’ve underachieved. However, it also proves Mayhew has done the right thing in personnel and also the right thing to fire Schwartz. Welcome to Detroit, Whisenhunt.

While both players have great talent. I would get so annoyed seeing all those Suhpid penalties.

granadafan says:Jan 9, 2014 1:34 PM

“britishteeth says:
Jan 9, 2014 12:15 PM
Chris Conte: Most feared by Bears fans.”
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Conte was 3rd on the team in tackles. When two safeties are the near the top in tackles, then your defense has problems and safety is near the bottom of the list.

4512dawg4512 says:Jan 9, 2014 1:38 PM

As a Browns fan, the two people Im most afraid of are Michael Lombardi and Joe Banner

jdfrox says:Jan 9, 2014 1:41 PM

Not sure why they are afraid of Megatron. He is old. Sincerely, Matt Elam.

Most feared… Johnson because he is so good at playing his position… However Suh… most people are just scared of him because he might try to Stomp you, slash your throat, illegally block you, or take out your gems. He is feared because he is a cheap shot type of player.

guachosporlife says:Jan 9, 2014 1:58 PM

The only reason Suh is feared is cause he’s a dirty player, and Johnson is only to he feared when he can make a catch–too many drops.

slaugin says:Jan 9, 2014 2:07 PM

If you would ask the Patriots it would be Bernard Pollard in a unanimous decision

The Ravens weren’t afraid of Megatron and Jimmy Smith “out physicaled” Calvin Johnson at his own game.

When he did catch a pass he was met immediately by Jame Ihedigbo and Matt Elam…and shockingly Megatron looked more like that old NES R.O.B. unit trying to catch a football. Too slow and with no real effort because he was getting crushed.

Calvin Johnson is an amazing receiver and has accomplished a lot in this game.

Back in the day if the question was asked I bet guys like Mike Singletary, Ronnie Lott, Lawrence Taylor, and John Randle would lead the list. Whenever somebody asked another player about John Randle, they all said the same thing. He was flat out crazy.

If you asked Dennis Hopper, he would have said it was Bruce Smith. “This is Bruce Smith’s shoe. Do you know what he’d do to me if he found out I had his shoe? Bad things……BAD things man…”

The majority of these ignorant posts are clearly from people that don’t watch Suh play the game. This guy draws double teams constantly, collapses the inner pocket, and allows other players to get to the quarterback.

It’s also easy to pile on about being dirty, but again you’re not watching him play. You cry babies would kill to have this guy in your front 4.

ahs2 says:Jan 9, 2014 6:23 PM

I see the same old tired Suh cliches tossed out…get some new material or better yet, watch him play.

Haters can hate all the want, but Suh is on the AP All Pro list for his performance this year. The guy is a beast.

Whenever someone from the UK says that American football is a sissy sport because the players where pads, all you have to do is show them Suh. He’s bigger, stronger, and quicker than anything they’ve ever seen. Nice guy off the field. Mean streak on the field. Just how you want him to be!